Chile
Chile is considered one of the countries of the South American continent, which is located on the western side of it. It is officially known as the Republic of Chile, and its capital is Santiago, meaning Saint Jacob. Its official language is Spanish. As for its geographical borders, it is bordered by the state of Peru on the northern side, and Bolivia on the northern side. The eastern side, Argentina on the eastern side, and the Pacific Ocean on the western side, where its coast extends over it for a length of about 4.828 km.
What type of Chilean currency?
The issue of the currency of Chile is only considered important for tourists, especially since it is full of picturesque natural places. Its currency is the peso, and about 451 pesos can be exchanged for one US dollar, and 164 pesos can be exchanged for one Saudi riyal.
Population in Chile
Chile appears on the map as a rectangle, and the northern part of it is desert containing a huge mineral wealth of copper. The population of the State of Chile, according to statistics in 2013 AD, was about 17.619.708 people distributed over its total area of 756.950 km², which means that the population density there is very low. It equals only 22 people per square kilometre.
The use of the current peso was enacted in the country on the twenty-ninth of September 1975 AD, while the first version of it, known as the first peso, existed during the period between 1817-1960, and was equivalent to 8 Spanish reales at that time.
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- La Serena City: This city is located in the northern side of the country, and it is the second oldest city, as it contains many picturesque landmarks such as the Archaeological Museum, the Astronomical Observatory, the National Park, and Damas Island.
- Capital Santiago: It is considered the cultural and political heartbeat of Chile. It is frequented by tourists with the intention of practicing skiing on its high mountains, in addition to visiting the Art Museum and the Museo de la Moda. It also allows its visitors the possibility of walking between the slopes of Cajon de Maipo, and the forest park that contains art exhibits dating back to Before the era of Columbus, and visit the ancient Church of San Francisco, which dates back to the sixteenth century.
- Chiloe Island: It is considered the largest island in the Chiloe Archipelago in Lagos, and is characterized by unique wooden churches dating back to the sixteenth century AD, and were built at that time to bring Christianity to the archipelago.
- Iquique Beach: Iquique Beach features boardwalks and architecture dating back to the 19th century, an example of which is the Azturica Palace. Tourists can also surf, enjoy the Gold Coast, visit the historic mining town and cobblestone street, not to mention delicious dishes and duty-free shopping.
- Easter Island: This island extends over an area estimated at about 3.500 km in the center of the country, and includes many trees, and huge carved works made by Polynesian hands and characterized by its hollow eyes.
